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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Cynide357 on September 18, 2012, 05:21:15 pm

Title: '85 full size rear end problems
Post by: Cynide357 on September 18, 2012, 05:21:15 pm

I almost have my '85 paid off from a friend, and I'm ready to go pick it up.  From what I know, it drives fine in reverse, but when in forward, the right rear wheel won't spin.  It is a 4 wheel drive, by the way.

Title: '85 full size rear end problems
Post by: Tx_Phil on September 18, 2012, 05:38:36 pm

It won't spin as in the engine can't make the wheel turn. Or it won't turn as in it locked up?

Title: Re: '85 full size rear end problems
Post by: Cynide357 on September 18, 2012, 06:03:59 pm

Because it is locked up.

Title: Re: '85 full size rear end problems
Post by: zieg85 on September 18, 2012, 07:13:40 pm

If it has sat a while the drum may have rusted up

Title: Re: '85 full size rear end problems
Post by: bd on September 18, 2012, 07:26:32 pm

Welcome to the site from Central California! 

Any noises coming from the rear? 

Quote from: zieg85 on September 18, 2012, 07:13:40 pm

If it has sat a while the drum may have rusted up

This ^^^^^

Or, might be that one brake is adjusted a little too tight.  Pull the drums to inspect the brakes, clean up the drums if needed, then adjust them on both sides.

Title: Re: '85 full size rear end problems
Post by: Cynide357 on September 19, 2012, 09:31:43 pm

I'm going to look at it real close tomorrow.  More updates then.